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Bridge work will close Highway 38
Friday, August 29, 2008 | No comments posted.
The Oregon Department of Transportation will replace the bridge at the west end of the Elk Creek tunnel next week, forcing the closure of state Highway 38. The closure will run from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.
Westbound motorists from Interstate 5 to Reedsport are advised to take exit 136 at Sutherlin and follow state Highway 138 to Elkton. Eastbound motorists from Reedsport to points east should take Highway 138 to I-5 exit 136. Local travel will be open between Elkton and the west side of the tunnel and between Drain and the weigh station on the east side of the tunnel. Detours will be posted.
ODOT replaced the bridge at the east end of the Elk Creek tunnel in May using a technique that reduces the time construction affects motorists. This technique involves demolishing the old structure and using hydraulic machinery to slide the new bridge into place.
This bridge replacement is part of a project to replace five aging bridges on Highway 38.
The work is between Elkton and Drain. For more information the Highway 38 bridge replacement work online, visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION3/ElkCreek.shtml.
Westbound motorists from Interstate 5 to Reedsport are advised to take exit 136 at Sutherlin and follow state Highway 138 to Elkton. Eastbound motorists from Reedsport to points east should take Highway 138 to I-5 exit 136. Local travel will be open between Elkton and the west side of the tunnel and between Drain and the weigh station on the east side of the tunnel. Detours will be posted.
ODOT replaced the bridge at the east end of the Elk Creek tunnel in May using a technique that reduces the time construction affects motorists. This technique involves demolishing the old structure and using hydraulic machinery to slide the new bridge into place.
This bridge replacement is part of a project to replace five aging bridges on Highway 38.
The work is between Elkton and Drain. For more information the Highway 38 bridge replacement work online, visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION3/ElkCreek.shtml.
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